Sr. Auditor/Risk Consultant

Northside Hospital; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital in Atlanta, GA is seeking an internal audit professional to conduct and assist with financial, operational and year-end audits across the organization. You will compile findings, present recommendations, and support management in resolving audit-related issues.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting (or equivalent) with at least two years in internal or public auditing, and a CPA or CIA license (or plan to obtain within one year).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or comparable degree, with at least two years in internal auditing or public accounting.
• CPA or CIA license or commitment to pass all parts within one year of employment.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Experience with spreadsheets, databases, flowcharts, word processing, and presentation software.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and assesses effectiveness and efficiency of operational controls by conducting financial and operational audits in accordance with annual audit plan.
• Compiles accurate and precise documentation of audit findings; submits recommendations for operational improvements as necessary and appropriate.
• Reviews and assesses compliance with established policies and procedures by testing sample transactions.
• Reviews methods of safeguarding assets from loss or theft; verifies existence of assets as appropriate.
• Reviews and assists with resolving audit-related problems identified by management as requested.
• Assists external auditors in the performance of interim and year-end audit work to facilitate the timely and efficient completion of the audit.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA or CIA license or commitment

Tools

Excel

Flowchart software

Database

Word processing

Presentation software

Job description

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Conducts or assists with both internal and external financial, operational and year end audits. Responsibilities involve, but are not limited to, conducting audits, reviewing compliance with established policies and procedures, conducting research, compiling data, making reports and presentations, and assisting management with resolution of audit-related issues and projects.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Reviews and assesses effectiveness and efficiency of operational controls by conducting financial and operational audits in accordance with annual audit plan.
2. Compiles accurate and precise documentation of audit findings; submits recommendations for operational improvements as necessary and appropriate.
3. Reviews and assesses compliance with established policies and procedures by testing sample transactions.
4. Reviews methods of safeguarding assets from loss or theft; verifies existence of assets as appropriate.
5. Reviews and assists with resolving audit-related problems identified by management as requested.
6. Assists external auditors in the performance of interim and year-end audit work to facilitate the timely and efficient completion of the audit.

REQUIRED:

1. Bachelors Degree in Accounting or comparable degree with a minimum of two years experience in internal auditing or public accounting.
2. Current CPA or CIA license or signed commitment at hiring to pass all parts within one year of employment subject to termination if those terms are not met.
3. Good analytical and communication skills.
4. Knowledge and experience in the utilization of computers and spreadsheet, flowchart, database, word processing, and graphic presentation software programs.

PREFERRED:

1. Solid understanding of basic accounting standards and controls.
2. Basic understanding of healthcare environment.
3. Overall understanding of auditing procedures.